* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 2500 feet, heavy snow.
Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 feet, locally higher over the
Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. For the
Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet, snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, locally 18 inches above
2000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including
Selma, Cave Junction, Williams and Obrien and Highways 199, 238
and portions of Interstate 5 which includes the passes north of
Grants Pass, Hayes Hill and the Collier Tunnel.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front will drop snow levels
quickly this morning, which could cause hazardous wintry
conditions down to around 1500 feet. Additional periods of snow
will continue this afternoon through Saturday morning.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property
and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult and
dangerous for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Oregon Lower Treasure Valley.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult and dangerous for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central
Idaho and northeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /7 PM PST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 22 to 25 feet.
* WHERE...Beaches and coastlines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous
conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate
beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible,
and exposed infrastructure may be damaged.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 1000 feet. Additional snow
accumulations of up to 12 inches. Snow will be the
heaviest above 4000 feet.
* WHERE...Cascade mountains of Whatcom and Skagit Counties,
including the Mount Baker Ski Area, Cascade mountains of
Snohomish and King Counties, including Stevens Pass and
Snoqualmie Pass and Cascade mountains of Pierce and Lewis
Counties, including the Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on
Mount Rainier.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on very difficult travel. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 12
inches.
* WHERE...Olympic mountains including Hurricane Ridge.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on very difficult travel.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy rain continues to fall over the southern Olympic Basin. This
will lead to a continued rise within Moderate Flood stage on the
Skokomish River.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 PM PST Wednesday was 17.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 14.8 feet late
Monday evening.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.6 feet on 10/20/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of
Washington.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur right at
the base of the Blue and Wallowa Mountains, including areas
such as Cabbage Hill along I-84.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of
Oregon, North Central Oregon and Central Oregon. In
Washington, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington
and Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur right at
the base of the Blue Mountains.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected. Localized areas along the base of the mountains
could see gusts exceed 60 mph.
* WHERE...John Day Basin.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected. Localized areas along the base of the mountains
could see gusts exceed 60 mph.
* WHERE...Wallowa County.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur right at
the base of the Wallowa Mountains, such as right at Wallowa
Lake.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of
Washington.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur right at
the base of the Blue and Wallowa Mountains, including areas
such as Cabbage Hill along I-84.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of
Oregon, North Central Oregon and Central Oregon. In
Washington, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington
and Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur right at
the base of the Blue Mountains.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations
of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rain to snow mix will transition into
all snow overnight tonight, with periods of heavy snow
possible through early Thursday morning. Areas along I-84,
including Meacham, are only expected to see 1 to 3 inches of
new snowfall.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to
14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rain to snow mix will transition into
all snow overnight tonight, with periods of heavy snow
possible through early Thursday morning along I-90.